MARINA TIDEWHISPER
NaiadsMusician and Storyteller
"Every river has a song if you know how to listen. I simply give them voice.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Floating Theater on Lake Echo
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Marina has a melodious beauty, her movements graceful and flowing like a gentle current. Her voice seems to harmonize with itself, creating subtle overtones when she speaks. • Clothing: She wears elegant gowns made of woven water silk that change color with her mood, often performing barefoot with anklets of tiny bells. • Distinguishing Marks: Her ears are slightly pointed and finned, allowing her to hear underwater sounds even in air.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from her noble family who disapproved of her career choice
- Allies - The Theater Troupe, numerous fans and patrons across the waterways
- Rivals - A younger musician who claims Marina's songs are outdated
Personality
- Traits: Dramatic, nostalgic, generous, prone to exaggeration
- Mannerisms: Sings rather than speaks when emotional, gestures broadly
- Voice: Rich and multi-layered, capable of producing harmonies alone
Backstory
Marina was once the court musician for a great lake matriarch but left to travel and collect stories from across the waterways. She has composed hundreds of songs about naiad history and performs them at the Floating Theater, preserving their culture through art.
Daily Life
Marina performs nightly at the Floating Theater, singing ancient ballads and new compositions based on stories she's collected. Her days are spent practicing, composing, and interviewing travelers for new material to incorporate into her repertoire.
Secret
One of her songs contains coded instructions to a hidden location where a powerful artifact is stored.
Story Hooks
- 1 She knows a song that can unlock a magical seal but needs help recovering the full lyrics
- 2 Someone is killing musicians who perform certain traditional songs, and she's next on the list
Narrative Value
Cultural preservationist, information source through songs, entertainer NPC ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════